2003 AC Cobra vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 6 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Cobra.
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, 2009 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2009 BMW 550 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 550 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2890 mm |
