1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1998 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 158 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (132 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1998 Ascari Ecosse | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ascari |
Model | 75 | Ecosse |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 4722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 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 | 1090 kg | 1248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |