1998 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 588 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
