2000 AC Cobra vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 150 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Cobra | Seven |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 29 L |
