2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Ascari Ecosse. (396 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ascari Ecosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 97 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 911. (584 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ascari | Porsche |
| Model | Ecosse | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
