2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, both 2001 Ascari Ecosse and 2001 BMW Z3 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 166 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z3 weights approximately 158 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 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z3. (300 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
Make | Ascari | BMW |
Model | Ecosse | Z3 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 89.6 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 | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |