1999 AC Cobra vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 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 101 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1092 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Cobra | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
