2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 10 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 GMC Sierra. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1064 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra. 2012 GMC Sierra 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. 2012 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ascari | GMC |
| Model | Ecosse | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2032 mm |
