2003 AC Cobra vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Publica 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 321 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Cobra weights approximately 482 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2140 mm |
