1996 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2000 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 AC Cobra would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (630 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1996 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1996 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 874 kg more than 1996 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bugatti Veyron 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, 2000 Bugatti Veyron 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, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (760 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 AC Cobra. (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 2000 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | AC | Bugatti |
| Model | Cobra | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 630 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 760 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
