2000 AC Cobra vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX 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 70 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 480 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 1995 Honda NSX | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Cobra | NSX |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 257 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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |