1996 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante 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 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 48 more horse power than 2000 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 244 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
1996 AC Cobra | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | AC | Panoz |
Model | Cobra | Esperante |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 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 | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |