1998 AC Cobra vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 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 20 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 454 kg more than 1998 AC Cobra.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1998 AC Cobra | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Cobra | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |