2005 AC Cobra vs. 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 AC Cobra is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 318 kg more than 2005 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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Cobra | 1964 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2500 mm |
