2001 AC Cobra vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 9 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2001 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2001 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 760 kg more than 2001 AC Cobra. 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, 2010 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | M5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2888 mm |
