1998 AC Cobra vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 549 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
