1999 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 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, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 AC Cobra. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1235 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 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2950 mm |
