1996 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, both 1996 AC Cobra and 1996 Honda S-MX were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 235 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 304 kg more than 1996 AC Cobra.
Because 1996 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 AC Cobra | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Cobra | S-MX |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |