1995 BMW M5 vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2007 Ascari A10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1995 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | M5 | A10 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2636 mm |