2003 AC Cobra vs. 1954 BMW 502
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Cobra | 1954 BMW 502 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Cobra | 502 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2578 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2840 mm |