2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1998 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Turbo. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1045 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1998 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Ascari | Bentley |
| Model | KZ1 | Turbo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 3130 mm |
