1998 Porsche 993 vs. 2005 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2005 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 993. (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 993 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 993 | 2005 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ascari |
| Model | 993 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2636 mm |
