2008 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. Both 2008 Ascari KZ1 and 2011 Ascari A10 are equipped with a 4,941 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2008 Ascari KZ1. (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ascari KZ1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Ascari A10.
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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ascari KZ1.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ascari KZ1 | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Ascari | Ascari |
Model | KZ1 | A10 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2636 mm |