2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ascari KZ1 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 244 more horse power than 2010 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 330.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 330. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Ascari | BMW |
| Model | KZ1 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2810 mm |
