2001 AC Cobra vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 270 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, 2001 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Laurel. 1994 Nissan Laurel 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. 1994 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |
