2002 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis 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 242 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 175 kg more than 2002 AC Cobra.
Because 2002 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
