2005 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2005 AC Cobra and 2005 Opel Tigra 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 280 more horse power than 2005 Opel Tigra. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Tigra weights approximately 143 kg more than 2005 AC Cobra.
Because 2005 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Tigra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Tigra. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Cobra | 2005 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Cobra | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
