1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2000 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2000 Ascari Ecosse. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Ascari Ecosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 744 kg more than 2000 Ascari Ecosse. 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ascari Ecosse. (678 Nm). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ascari Ecosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2000 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ascari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
