2002 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Alpina Roadster
To start off, 2004 Alpina Roadster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 AC Cobra 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 49 more horse power than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 560 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 2004 Alpina Roadster | |
| Make | AC | Alpina |
| Model | Cobra | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2500 mm |
