1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 12 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1478 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (505 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express. 2010 Chevrolet Express 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. 2010 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Ascari | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ecosse | Express |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 2726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2073 mm |
