1992 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1992 BMW M3. (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW M3 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW M3 | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | BMW | Ascari |
| Model | M3 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2636 mm |
