2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2003 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2003 Ascari KZ1 and 2003 Smart ForTwo 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 440 more horse power than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2003 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2003 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ascari | Smart |
| Model | KZ1 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 15.5 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 | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 1820 mm |
