2000 AC Cobra vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 6 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 160 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 4 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Cobra | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
