2005 AC Aceca vs. 1999 AC Cobra
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 AC Cobra. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 485 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 AC Aceca. (407 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1999 AC Cobra | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Aceca | Cobra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 522 Nm |
| 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 | 1510 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
