2008 Acura RL vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Acura RL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ascari A10 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2008 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura RL weights approximately 295 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
Because 2008 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ascari A10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL 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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RL. 2008 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2006 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2006 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RL | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Acura | Ascari |
| Model | RL | A10 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2636 mm |
