2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2004 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ascari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2636 mm |
