2001 Porsche 996 vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 996. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 996 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2011 Ascari A10.
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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 996 | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ascari |
| Model | 996 | A10 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2636 mm |
