2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 470 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Ascari | Aston Martin |
Model | KZ1 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2620 mm |