1999 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Cobra weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster. 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 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Cobra | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 36 L |
