2000 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 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 54 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 911. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
