2003 AC Cobra vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 468 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 928 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
