1999 AC Cobra vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 1999 AC Cobra and 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 84 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (162 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Cobra | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | AC | Mazda |
Model | Cobra | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 162 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |