2007 Peugeot 407 vs. 2007 Ascari KZ1
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 407 and 2007 Ascari KZ1 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2007 Ascari KZ1 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 2007 Ascari KZ1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407, 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, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 407 | 2007 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ascari |
| Model | 407 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2636 mm |
