2000 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 3 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 190 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 400 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | AC | Caterham |
Model | Cobra | 7 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2230 mm |