2008 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 and 2008 Ascari A10 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 A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | 325 | A10 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2636 mm |