2000 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Lotus M250
To start off, both 2000 AC Cobra and 2000 Lotus M250 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 174 more horse power than 2000 Lotus M250. (176 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus M250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 Lotus M250. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus M250. (180 Nm). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus M250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 2000 Lotus M250 | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Cobra | M250 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
