2001 AC Cobra vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 11 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2001 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 624 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Cobra. 2012 Toyota Tundra 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. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Cobra | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | Tundra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3710 mm |