2001 AC Cobra vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro. 2010 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2001 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2001 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Cobra | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2764 mm |
