1998 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Presea. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Presea weights approximately 4 kg more than 1998 AC Cobra.
Because 1998 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 1998 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Presea, 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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Presea. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
1998 AC Cobra | 1996 Nissan Presea | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Cobra | Presea |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2590 mm |