If you are talking to someone from a club or show etc.,
In other words a car guy that has some geuine interest then I would take the time to say it's a replicaand talk a little about it.
If your cruising around and someone off the street hollers out
HEY WHAT IS THAT THING????
It's a lot easier to just say cobra.
What's the difference between KLEENEX and tissue?
To most people same thing.
BUT I'm sure Kleenex wouldn't agree!