2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ascari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | KZ1 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 111 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 3300 mm |
