2000 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Stagea 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 221 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 530 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Stagea. 1998 Nissan Stagea 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 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Cobra | Stagea |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |