1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 9 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 286 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 263 kg more than 1998 Ascari Ecosse.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ascari | Kia |
| Model | Ecosse | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1700 mm |
