2003 AC Cobra vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 993 weights approximately 358 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 993 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |
