2000 AC Cobra vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 130 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. (220 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 570 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. (265 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cobra | 300 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2720 mm |