AC Cobra (MK IV)
5.0 V8
370 hp4942 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2001
Car comparison
AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8vsHolden Monaro 5.7 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Holden Monaro
5.7 V8
408 hp5655 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2005
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.3 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Highest torque579 Nm427 lb-ft
- Lightest900 kg1,984 lb
- Best power-to-weight411 hp/t307 kW/t2.4 kg/hp
- Best overall score65/100
- Best performance score77/100
- Best economy score0/100
Holden Monaro 5.7 V8
- Most powerful408 hp304 kW
- Largest trunk370 L
- Best practicality score50/100
Specification comparison
| Model | ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8 | HoldenMonaro5.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 370hp276kW | 408hp304kW |
| Torque | 579Nm427lb-ft | 460Nm339lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 900kg1,984lb | 1,640kg3,616lb |
| Gross weight | 1,340kg2,954lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 255 km/h158 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 52.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 65.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3s | 5.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.8s Calculated | 18.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.1s Calculated | 5.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 13.2s Calculated | 13.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 411hp/t307kW/t186hp/1000 lb Calculated | 249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton Calculated | 280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,942cc302cu in | 5,655cc345cu in |
| Length | 4,200mm165in | 4,790mm189in |
| Width | 1,746mm69in | 1,840mm72in |
| Height | 1,200mm47in | 1,400mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,285mm90in | 2,790mm110in |
| Front track | 1,420mm56in | 1,560mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,485mm58in | 1,575mm62in |
| Trunk volume | - | 370L |
| Max trunk volume | 270L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 75L | 75L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8Holden Monaro 5.7 V8PowerTorque
- AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
- Holden Monaro 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8 | 5,750 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
| HoldenMonaro5.7 V8 | 5,200 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8 | HoldenMonaro5.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.1 s | 5.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.8 s | 18.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 255 km/h158 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.8 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.2 s | 11.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.2 s | 13.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 183 km/h 114 mph | 173 km/h 107 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8 | 370 hp 276 kW |
| HoldenMonaro5.7 V8 | 408 hp 304 kW |
Holden Monaro 5.7 V8 has 38 hp more than AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8.
The biggest power difference is between AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8 and Holden Monaro 5.7 V8: 38 hp (28 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8 | 579 Nm 427 lb-ft |
| HoldenMonaro5.7 V8 | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8 | 900 kg 1,984 lb |
| HoldenMonaro5.7 V8 | 1,640 kg 3,616 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| HoldenMonaro5.7 V8 | Unrestricted 255 km/h158 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8 | 5.3 s |
| HoldenMonaro5.7 V8 | 5.3 s |
Although Holden Monaro 5.7 V8 has more power, AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8 | 411 hp/t 307 kW/t 2.4 kg/hp |
| HoldenMonaro5.7 V8 | 249 hp/t 186 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8 | 370 hp 276 kW | 5.3 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| HoldenMonaro5.7 V8 | 408 hp 304 kW | 5.3 s | Unrestricted 255 km/h158 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8 |
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| HoldenMonaro5.7 V8 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8 | HoldenMonaro5.7 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 370 hp 276 kW | 408 hp 304 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 579 Nm 427 lb-ft | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.3 s | 5.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 255 km/h158 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 900 kg 1,984 lb | 1,640 kg 3,616 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 270 L 9.5 cu ft | 370 L 13.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 411 hp/t 307 kW/t 2.4 kg/hp | 249 hp/t 186 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8
- Has 119 Nm more
- Is 740 kg lighter
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Has 162 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
Holden Monaro 5.7 V8
- Has 38 hp more
- Has 100 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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