1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 14 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 165 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 487 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Ascari | BMW |
| Model | Ecosse | 328 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1417 mm |
