2000 AC Cobra vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 350 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 980 kg more than 2000 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, 1956 Chrysler C (560 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | AC | Chrysler |
| Model | Cobra | C |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3210 mm |
