2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic 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 287 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 87 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic 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. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ascari | Honda |
Model | Ecosse | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |