2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 207 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (385 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ascari | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ecosse | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1230 mm |
