2000 AC Cobra vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M 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 115 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M.
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 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra. 2012 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | AC | Infiniti |
Model | Cobra | M |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2901 mm |