2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (167 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 270 kg more than 2012 Ascari A10.
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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2012 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2012 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ascari |
Model | CLK | A10 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2636 mm |