2002 AC Cobra vs. 1991 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 370 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 1991 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | Vanette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2080 mm |
