2000 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2000 AC Cobra and 2000 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (549 HP) has 199 more horse power than 2000 AC Cobra. (350 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2000 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra. 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 Porsche Carrera GT (600 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 2000 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Cobra | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 549 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 600 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |