1996 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, both 1996 AC Cobra and 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 127 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante. (238 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 524 kg more than 1996 AC Cobra.
Because 1996 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante. 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante has automatic transmission and 1996 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1996 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | AC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cobra | Diamante |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |
