2000 AC Cobra vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (191 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 510 kg more than 2000 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 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 | 900 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2500 mm |
