2000 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 4 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 283 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 207 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Honda Insight, 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 2004 Honda Insight | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Cobra | Insight |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
