2007 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2011 Ascari A10.
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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | 550 | A10 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 2.8 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 | 1660 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2636 mm |