1997 AC Cobra vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1997 AC Cobra and 1997 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (520 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1997 AC Cobra. (365 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1997 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 AC Cobra. (579 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 685 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1250 mm |
