2003 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 10 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (367 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 790 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra. 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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER has automatic transmission and 2003 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2003 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Cobra | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2946 mm |
