1999 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 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), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1999 AC Cobra. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Cobra. (522 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed 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 |
