1999 BMW 323 vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 323 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1999 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 323 | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | 323 | A10 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2636 mm |