2000 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Mazda 626
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda 626 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 261 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 626 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1998 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Cobra | 626 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
