2001 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 2003 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 AC Cobra 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 212 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Cobra weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. (315 Nm). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 2003 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Cobra | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |
