1996 AC Cobra vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1996 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 486 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 AC Cobra. (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 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 | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
