2003 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Renault Wind
To start off, 2004 Renault Wind 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 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 216 more horse power than 2004 Renault Wind. (134 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Wind. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Cobra weights approximately 212 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind. 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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2004 Renault Wind | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Cobra | Wind |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2590 mm |
