2000 AC Cobra vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 is newer by 8 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 96 more horse power than 2008 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 630 weights approximately 505 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 2008 BMW 630 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 630 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2790 mm |
