1999 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 AC Cobra. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 930. (431 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Cobra | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Cobra | 930 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 431 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |