1998 AC Cobra vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 8 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 149 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 734 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 530 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
