1997 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1997 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi 400 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.
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 @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Venturi 400.
Compare all specifications:
1997 AC Cobra | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | AC | Venturi |
Model | Cobra | 400 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2500 mm |