2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 550. (478 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 340 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Ascari | Ferrari |
| Model | KZ1 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2510 mm |
