1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2001 BMW Z22

To start off, 2001 BMW Z22 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ascari Ecosse 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 67 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z22. (328 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z22. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z22 weights approximately 367 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z22. (350 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z22. 2001 BMW Z22 has automatic transmission and 1998 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 1998 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z22 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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