2003 AC Cobra vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica 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 232 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 54 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Celica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
