2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Ascari KZ1
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 and 2008 Ascari KZ1 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2008 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2008 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | 320 | KZ1 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2636 mm |