1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1990 Volvo 780

To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 780. (200 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Ascari Ecosse 1990 Volvo 780
Make Ascari Volvo
Model Ecosse 780
Year Released 1998 1990
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4722 cc 1985 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 395 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 678 Nm 143 Nm
Engine Bore Size 91.9 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.6 mm 80 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1248 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1410 mm


 

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