2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Cobra weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. 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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Lotus | AC |
| Model | Exige | Cobra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
