2000 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen GTI 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 170 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. (180 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 294 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. (235 Nm). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 2004 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cobra | GTI |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
