1999 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Previa 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 90 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Previa weights approximately 590 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra.
Because 1999 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Previa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1996 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Previa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
