2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 150 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 30 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ascari | Porsche |
Model | KZ1 | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2451 mm |