1998 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1998 AC Cobra. (365 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 124 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 AC Cobra. (579 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 584 Nm |
| 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 | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |
