2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 617 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 2008 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2008 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ascari |
| Model | 1 Litre | A10 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 297 cc | 4941 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 8 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1250 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1138 mm |
