2008 BMW 323 vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 323 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 323 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 323 | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | BMW | Ascari |
| Model | 323 | A10 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4941 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 2.8 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2636 mm |
