1993 BMW 856 vs. 2000 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2000 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 BMW 856. (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 856. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 617 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 856. (550 Nm). This means 2000 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 856.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 2000 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | BMW | Ascari |
| Model | 856 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
