2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2001 Hyundai XG 300
To start off, both 2001 Ascari Ecosse and 2001 Hyundai XG 300 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 201 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai XG 300. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai XG 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai XG 300 weights approximately 386 kg more than 2001 Ascari Ecosse.
Because 2001 Ascari Ecosse is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ascari Ecosse. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai XG 300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai XG 300. (235 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai XG 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 2001 Hyundai XG 300 | |
| Make | Ascari | Hyundai |
| Model | Ecosse | XG 300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
