2003 AC Cobra vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJR. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 690 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | XJR |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2880 mm |
