2002 AC Cobra vs. 2004 BMW 545
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 BMW 545. (315 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 720 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, 2004 BMW 545 (447 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Cobra. (400 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 2004 BMW 545 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 545 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2830 mm |
