2007 BMW M vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2007 BMW M. (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M.
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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | BMW | Ascari |
| Model | M | A10 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2636 mm |
