Car comparison

AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 SuperblowervsBMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 8 Series (E31)

850Ci 5.4

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    522 Nm
    385 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,160 kg
    2,557 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    281 hp/t
    210 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 SuperblowerBMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Power
326hp243kW
326hp243kW
Torque
522Nm385lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,160kg2,557lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
1,360kg2,998lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
46.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
90.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
13.3s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
281hp/t210kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
450Nm/t301lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,942cc302cu in
5,379cc328cu in
Length
4,200mm165in
4,780mm188in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,285mm90in
2,684mm106in
Front track
1,410mm56in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume-
320L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 SuperblowerBMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4PowerTorque
  • AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower5,700 rpm3,750 rpm5,950 rpm
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.45,000 rpm3,900 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 SuperblowerBMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.3 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
326 hp
243 kW
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
326 hp
243 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
522 Nm
385 lb-ft
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower4.2 s
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.46.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower and BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4: 2.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
326 hp
243 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
326 hp
243 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
BMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 SuperblowerBMW8 Series (E31)850Ci 5.4
Power
326 hp
243 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
522 Nm
385 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Trunk score
-
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower

  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Is 720 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 108 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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