2005 AC Cobra vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1158 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express. 2010 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2005 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2005 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Cobra | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3429 mm |
