1995 Rover 800 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 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 800 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 458 more horse power than 1995 Rover 800. (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 800 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2007 Ascari A10.
Because 2007 Ascari A10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Rover 800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 800. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 800 | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Rover | Ascari |
| Model | 800 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2636 mm |
