2005 AC Cobra vs. 2005 BMW M3
To start off, both 2005 AC Cobra and 2005 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 BMW M3. (323 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 638 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Cobra | 2005 BMW M3 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | M3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |
