1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2007 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 163 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ascari KZ1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ascari |
| Model | Corvette | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5680 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Top Speed | 327 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2636 mm |
