2006 BMW 650 vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 650 weights approximately 583 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | BMW | AC |
| Model | 650 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
