2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 703 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Ascari | Chevrolet |
Model | Ecosse | Caprice |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1550 mm |