2001 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2001 AC Cobra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. Both 2001 AC Cobra and 1998 Lotus GT 1 are equipped with a 3,506 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2001 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2001 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Cobra weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Cobra | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2320 mm |
