2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 9 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 229 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530. 2012 BMW 530 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. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ascari | BMW |
Model | KZ1 | 530 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
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 | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2968 mm |