2003 AC Cobra vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 369 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover 3500. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover 3500. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 2003 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2003 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Cobra | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2820 mm |
