2003 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Subaru B
To start off, both 2003 AC Cobra and 2003 Subaru B 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 Subaru B (389 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru B should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru B weights approximately 518 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.
Because 2003 Subaru B 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 Subaru B 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 Subaru B (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra. 2003 Subaru B 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 Subaru B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2003 Subaru B | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Cobra | B |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |
