2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lexus IS 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 181 more horse power than 2001 Lexus IS. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus IS weights approximately 233 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (298 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ascari Ecosse | 2001 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ascari | Lexus |
Model | Ecosse | IS |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |