2005 AC Cobra vs. 1993 Bugatti EB 112
To start off, 2005 AC Cobra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bugatti EB 112. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bugatti EB 112 would be higher. At 5,995 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Bugatti EB 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 (454 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 should accelerate faster than 2005 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bugatti EB 112 weights approximately 744 kg more than 2005 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, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 (590 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Bugatti EB 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Cobra | 1993 Bugatti EB 112 | |
| Make | AC | Bugatti |
| Model | Cobra | EB 112 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| 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 | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3110 mm |
