2005 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2012 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (420 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2012 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | BMW | Ascari |
| Model | 330 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2636 mm |
