1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 15 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1285 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (498 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ascari | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ecosse | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1875 mm |
