2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic 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 487 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 142 kg more than 2008 Ascari A10.
Because 2008 Ascari A10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Honda | Ascari |
Model | Civic | A10 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2636 mm |