1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ascari A10 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Mazda | Ascari |
| Model | RX-01 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2636 mm |
