2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2009 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2009 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 772 kg more than 2009 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ascari KZ1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2009 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Navara. (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 2009 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ascari |
| Model | Navara | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2122 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2636 mm |
