2003 AC Cobra vs. 2001 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche GT2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche GT2 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2003 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 378 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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (621 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2001 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | GT2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| 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 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2360 mm |
