2003 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2003 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 42 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, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Cobra | 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Cobra | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |