2003 AC Cobra vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche. (325 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1673 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | AC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Cobra | Corniche |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.1 mm |
| 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 | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3070 mm |
