1999 AC Cobra vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 13 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra.
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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
