2002 AC Cobra vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 5 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 135 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2002 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Cobra. 2007 BMW 330 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. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 330 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2770 mm |
