2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2001 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, both 2001 Ascari Ecosse and 2001 De Tomaso Guara 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 94 more horse power than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 41 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 2001 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Ascari | De Tomaso |
Model | Ecosse | Guara |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 413 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1210 mm |