1985 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1985 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 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | AC | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Cobra | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2659 mm |
