1998 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 2 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 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 127 more horse power than 2000 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda S2000 weights approximately 239 kg more than 1998 AC Cobra.
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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Cobra | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 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 | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
