2002 AC Cobra vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 965 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 33 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 965. (317 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 405 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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 965 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |
