1999 BMW 740 vs. 1999 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, both 1999 BMW 740 and 1999 Ascari Ecosse were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 697 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 740. (419 Nm). This means 1999 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1999 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | BMW | Ascari |
| Model | 740 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
