2002 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Infiniti FX

To start off, both 2002 AC Cobra and 2002 Infiniti FX were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 70 more horse power than 2002 Infiniti FX. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2002 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti FX weights approximately 776 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Infiniti FX. 2002 Infiniti FX 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. 2002 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 AC Cobra 2002 Infiniti FX
Make AC Infiniti
Model Cobra FX
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Roadster Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3506 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 81.4 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1060 kg 1836 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2860 mm


 

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