1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1998 Volvo V70
To start off, both 1998 Ascari Ecosse and 1998 Volvo V70 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 134 more horse power than 1998 Volvo V70. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V70 weights approximately 502 kg more than 1998 Ascari Ecosse.
Because 1998 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo V70. (310 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1998 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Ascari | Volvo |
| Model | Ecosse | V70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
