2000 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2000 AC Cobra and 2000 Volvo S60 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 214 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S60. (136 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S60 weights approximately 449 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
Because 2000 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S60. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S60. 2000 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | Cobra | S60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1509 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |