1998 AC Cobra vs. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 14 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 562 more horse power than 1998 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1998 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera weights approximately 264 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, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 AC Cobra. (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 2012 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | AC | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Cobra | Agera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 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 | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
