2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ascari Ecosse 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 1 more horse power than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 619 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2002 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 2002 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ascari | Maserati |
| Model | Ecosse | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
