2000 AC Cobra vs. 1991 BMW 316
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 316 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 249 more horse power than 1991 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 316 weights approximately 250 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1991 BMW 316 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 316 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
