1999 AC Cobra vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 1999 AC Cobra and 1999 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,424 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (670 HP) has 448 more horse power than 1999 AC Cobra. (222 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 61 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 Dodge Viper (913 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Cobra. (522 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Cobra | Viper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 8424 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 670 HP |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 913 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |
