2008 BMW 645 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 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2008 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 645 weights approximately 410 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 645 | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | 645 | A10 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 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 | 1690 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2636 mm |