1999 AC Cobra vs. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 271 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1987 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | AC | Venturi |
| Model | Cobra | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
