2006 BMW 118 vs. 2010 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2010 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 118 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 2010 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | BMW | Ascari |
| Model | 118 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2636 mm |
