2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1954 BMW 502
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 1954 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Ascari | BMW |
| Model | Ecosse | 502 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 2578 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
