1997 AC Cobra vs. 1997 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1997 AC Cobra and 1997 Nissan Skyline 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 94 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Skyline. (271 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 474 kg more than 1997 AC Cobra.
Because 1997 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Skyline, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Skyline. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1997 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |
