2000 AC Cobra vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 12 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 35 more horse power than 2012 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 910 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra. 2012 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2000 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2000 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Cobra | 740 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3070 mm |