2003 AC Cobra vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 8 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 93 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Cobra weights approximately 153 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Cobra | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | AC | Lotus |
Model | Cobra | Exige |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2299 mm |