2000 AC Cobra vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 675 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | AC | Chevrolet |
Model | Cobra | Corvette |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 512 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |