2005 AC Cobra vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 7 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 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 17 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 AC Cobra. 2012 Porsche Panamera 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. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Cobra | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2920 mm |
