2000 AC Cobra vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Skyline 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 215 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 245 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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1975 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
