1971 BMW 3 vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | 3 | A10 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2636 mm |