1999 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Lada Samara
To start off, 2000 Lada Samara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Cobra weights approximately 35 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Lada Samara, 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 (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 2000 Lada Samara | |
| Make | AC | Lada |
| Model | Cobra | Samara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2470 mm |
