2001 AC Cobra vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2001 AC Cobra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1992 Jaguar XJR. (333 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1992 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 764 kg more than 2001 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Cobra. 1992 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 2001 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2001 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 1992 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | XJR |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2600 mm |
