2003 AC Cobra vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 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 163 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1646 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Cobra | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2890 mm |
