2003 AC Cobra vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 153 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Cobra | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | AC | Holden |
Model | Cobra | Commodore |
Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |