2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 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 99 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 173 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ascari | Porsche |
| Model | Ecosse | 993 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
