1996 AC Cobra vs. 1991 Porsche 944
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 944. (247 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 944 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 944. (337 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 1991 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 944 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1026 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
