1997 AC Cobra vs. 1997 Infiniti QX4
To start off, both 1997 AC Cobra and 1997 Infiniti QX4 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1997 Infiniti QX4. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1997 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 934 kg more than 1997 AC Cobra.
Because 1997 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti QX4 will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti QX4. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti QX4. 1997 Infiniti QX4 has automatic transmission and 1997 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1997 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Infiniti QX4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1997 Infiniti QX4 | |
| Make | AC | Infiniti |
| Model | Cobra | QX4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
