1990 BMW 518 vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 518 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 512 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 80 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 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | 518 | A10 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2636 mm |