1999 AC Cobra vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 726 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 (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
