2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina 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 392 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ascari | Toyota |
| Model | KZ1 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2590 mm |
