2002 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 3 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 212 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Cobra weights approximately 64 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| 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 | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2500 mm |
