1998 AC Cobra vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 498 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 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 | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |
