2002 AC Cobra vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 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 247 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Cobra weights approximately 190 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Cobra | 100 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
