2001 AC Cobra vs. 2007 BMW 120
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 6 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 202 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 275 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 2007 BMW 120 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 120 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |
