2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari A10 weights approximately 202 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ascari A10. (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ascari A10.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ascari |
Model | Corvette | A10 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2636 mm |