1998 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 15 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1998 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 964 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1998 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1998 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Cobra | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
