2002 BMW 332 vs. 2009 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2009 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2002 BMW 332. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2009 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 332. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 2009 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | BMW | Ascari |
| Model | 332 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2636 mm |
