1999 AC Cobra vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 12 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 5 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (450 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 325 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
