2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 4,721 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1990 Toyota MR2. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 72 kg more than 1990 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota MR2. (196 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ascari | Toyota |
| Model | Ecosse | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1250 mm |
