1998 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2007 Ascari A10 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 154 kg more than 2007 Ascari A10.
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, 2007 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 325 | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | 325 | A10 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2636 mm |