2003 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2003 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1388 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra. 1996 Bentley Continental 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. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1996 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | Cobra | Continental |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2970 mm |
