2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 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 224 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 190 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (759 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ascari | Porsche |
| Model | KZ1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 305 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2360 mm |
