1997 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1997 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 911. (540 Nm). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 540 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 | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |
