1999 AC Cobra vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 AC Cobra. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 865 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan President. (394 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan President. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1999 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1995 Nissan President | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | President |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3040 mm |
