2003 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1523 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra. 2004 Bentley Arnage 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. 2004 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Cobra | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | Cobra | Arnage |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 401 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3070 mm |