1996 AC Cobra vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 14 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 161 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 541 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | AC | Lexus |
| Model | Cobra | IS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
