1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1998 BMW 318
To start off, both 1998 Ascari Ecosse and 1998 BMW 318 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 305 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 42 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 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (190 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1998 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Ascari | BMW |
| Model | Ecosse | 318 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 1665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
