2000 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 13 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 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 920 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Cobra | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2942 mm |
