1977 Porsche 912 vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 912 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 538 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 912. (87 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ascari A10 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 Porsche 912. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Porsche 912 | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ascari |
| Model | 912 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 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 | 1140 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2636 mm |
