2003 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Lexus GS
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus GS weights approximately 683 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, 2000 Lexus GS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra. 2000 Lexus GS 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. 2000 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2000 Lexus GS | |
| Make | AC | Lexus |
| Model | Cobra | GS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2810 mm |
