2003 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2003 AC Cobra and 2003 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 350 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 628 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra. 2003 Pontiac GTO 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. 2003 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Cobra | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | AC | Pontiac |
Model | Cobra | GTO |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
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 | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2860 mm |