2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2002 Ascari Ecosse and 2002 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 221 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 293 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 437 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Ascari Ecosse 2002 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Ascari Mercedes-Benz
Model Ecosse C
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4722 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 396 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 678 Nm 241 Nm
Engine Bore Size 91.9 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.6 mm 85 mm
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 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1430 mm


 

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