1998 AC Cobra vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1998 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1998 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 54 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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 AC Cobra. (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | AC | Lotec |
| Model | Cobra | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1150 mm |
