2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2006 BMW 760

To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 5 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 978 kg more than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 760. (600 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 760. 2006 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 2001 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ascari Ecosse 2006 BMW 760
Make Ascari BMW
Model Ecosse 760
Year Released 2001 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4721 cc 5972 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 395 HP 439 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 678 Nm 600 Nm
Engine Bore Size 91.9 mm 89.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.6 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1247 kg 2225 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 5180 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1500 mm


 

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