2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2001 BMW 530

To start off, both 2001 Ascari Ecosse and 2001 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 67 more horse power than 2001 BMW 530. (328 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 530 weights approximately 333 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 530. (411 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 530.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ascari Ecosse 2001 BMW 530
Make Ascari BMW
Model Ecosse 530
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4721 cc 4400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 395 HP 328 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 7400 RPM
Torque 678 Nm 411 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1247 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1440 mm


 

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