2000 AC Cobra vs. 2000 GMC Safari

To start off, both 2000 AC Cobra and 2000 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP) has 160 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 896 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) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (319 Nm). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari. 2000 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 AC Cobra 2000 GMC Safari
Make AC GMC
Model Cobra Safari
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Roadster Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3506 cc 4294 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 350 HP 190 HP
Torque 400 Nm 319 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Vehicle Weight 1060 kg 1956 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2830 mm


 

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