2000 AC Cobra vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Morgan 4 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 238 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 90 kg more than 1993 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | Cobra | 4 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |