2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, both vehicles can yield 678 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2001 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 2001 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ascari | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ecosse | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 7440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1210 mm |
