2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ascari | Porsche |
| Model | KZ1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2270 mm |
