2001 AC Cobra vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 8 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 59 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 295 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Cobra | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Cobra | Boxster |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2420 mm |