2003 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2003 AC Cobra and 2003 Subaru Outback 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 196 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Outback weights approximately 453 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra.
Because 2003 Subaru Outback 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 Outback 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2003 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Cobra | Outback |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
