2002 AC Cobra vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 9 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2002 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 821 kg more than 2002 AC Cobra. 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, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Cobra. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo 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. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Cobra | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2941 mm |
