2000 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Audi R8
To start off, both 2000 AC Cobra and 2000 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,595 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2000 Audi R8. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 898 kg more than 2000 Audi R8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi R8. (339 Nm). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi R8. 2000 Audi R8 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. 2000 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 2000 Audi R8 | |
| Make | AC | Audi |
| Model | Cobra | R8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
