2000 AC Cobra vs. 2000 BMW 320

To start off, both 2000 AC Cobra and 2000 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 180 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 695 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2000 AC Cobra 2000 BMW 320
Make AC BMW
Model Cobra 320
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Roadster Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3506 cc 2171 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 350 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 249 km/hour 217 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 900 kg 1595 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 63 L


 

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