2002 AC Cobra vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1994 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Commodore weights approximately 315 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Cobra | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2740 mm |
