1996 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster 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) has 116 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (249 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
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) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (309 Nm). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 249 HP |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2420 mm |
