2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2003 BMW 330
To start off, both 2003 Ascari KZ1 and 2003 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 316 more horse power than 2003 BMW 330. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 330 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2003 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ascari KZ1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 330. 2003 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2003 Ascari KZ1 has manual transmission. 2003 Ascari KZ1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2003 BMW 330 | |
Make | Ascari | BMW |
Model | KZ1 | 330 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2840 mm |