2008 BMW 550 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 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 550 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 265 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 380 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2009 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | BMW | Ascari |
| Model | 550 | A10 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4941 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2636 mm |
