2003 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 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 197 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 108 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cobra | 90 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 68.3 mm |
| 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 | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2460 mm |
