1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1998 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1998 Ascari Ecosse and 1998 Nissan Sunny 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 321 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 88 kg more than 1998 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Ascari Ecosse 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 1998 Ascari Ecosse. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1998 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ascari | Nissan |
| Model | Ecosse | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
