2002 AC Cobra vs. 1996 BMW 745
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 BMW 745. (283 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 835 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Cobra. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2002 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2002 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 1996 BMW 745 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 745 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2940 mm |
