1999 AC Cobra vs. 1997 Caterham C21
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Caterham C21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Caterham C21 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (250 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 AC Cobra. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Cobra weights approximately 335 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (252 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1997 Caterham C21 | |
| Make | AC | Caterham |
| Model | Cobra | C21 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2260 mm |
