2003 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2003 AC Cobra and 2003 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 227 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac Vibe. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 163 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra.
Because 2003 Pontiac Vibe 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, 2003 Pontiac Vibe 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2003 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | Cobra | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
