2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Ascari KZ1
To start off, both 2006 BMW Z4 and 2006 Ascari KZ1 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 KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2006 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | BMW | Ascari |
| Model | Z4 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2636 mm |
