2000 AC Cobra vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1270 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2000 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2000 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Express |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3440 mm |
