2000 AC Cobra vs. 2001 Renault Clio
To start off, 2001 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 AC Cobra would be higher. 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 120 more horse power than 2001 Renault Clio. (230 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Clio weights approximately 640 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Clio. (105 Nm). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Clio. 2001 Renault Clio 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. 2001 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 2001 Renault Clio | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Cobra | Clio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2750 mm |
