2000 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1998 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1998 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 510 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XK. 1998 Jaguar XK 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. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | XK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3040 mm |
