2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2001 Toyota RSC
To start off, both 2001 Ascari Ecosse and 2001 Toyota RSC 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 Toyota RSC. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RSC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota RSC weights approximately 149 kg more than 2001 Ascari Ecosse.
Because 2001 Toyota RSC 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, 2001 Toyota RSC 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 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RSC. (284 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RSC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 2001 Toyota RSC | |
| Make | Ascari | Toyota |
| Model | Ecosse | RSC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1860 mm |
