2006 BMW X3 vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, both 2006 BMW X3 and 2006 Ascari A10 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 2006 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X3 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
Because 2006 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ascari A10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X3. 2006 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2006 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 BMW X3 | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | X3 | A10 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2636 mm |