2003 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sportage weights approximately 396 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra.
Because 2002 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2002 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | AC | Kia |
| Model | Cobra | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
