2003 AC Cobra vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 7 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 207 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 433 kg more 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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 118 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
