1968 Fiat 2300 vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 491 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2010 Ascari A10.
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, 2010 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 2300. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 2300 | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Fiat | Ascari |
Model | 2300 | A10 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2636 mm |