2006 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Ascari A10.
Because 2006 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ascari A10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ascari |
| Model | RAV4 | A10 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2636 mm |
