2000 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 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 25 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (325 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 420 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2415 mm |
