2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ascari A10

To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (476 Nm). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2008 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2008 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Ascari A10
Make Chevrolet Ascari
Model Corvette A10
Year Released 2000 2008
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5700 cc 4941 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 625 HP
Torque 476 Nm 560 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1280 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


 

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