1990 BMW 520 vs. 2000 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2000 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2000 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm). This means 2000 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 2000 Ascari Ecosse | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | 520 | Ecosse |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |