1998 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2004 Maserati Coupe is newer by 6 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, 2004 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1998 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 694 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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Maserati Coupe. (451 Nm). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 2004 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Cobra | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
