1996 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Jaguar R Coupe
To start off, 2003 Jaguar R Coupe is newer by 7 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, 2003 Jaguar R Coupe (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar R Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar R Coupe weights approximately 774 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.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. (525 Nm). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. 2003 Jaguar R Coupe 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. 2003 Jaguar R Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 2003 Jaguar R Coupe | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | R Coupe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 69 L |
