2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ascari Ecosse would be higher. 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 243 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 111 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Ascari | Nissan |
Model | Ecosse | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 208 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1358 kg |