2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1986 Maserati Royale

To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati Royale would be higher. At 4,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1986 Maserati Royale. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati Royale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati Royale weights approximately 693 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. 1986 Maserati Royale 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. 1986 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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