2000 AC Cobra vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2000 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster 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, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1993 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 340 mm |
