2008 BMW 730 vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730. 2008 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2010 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 730 | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | BMW | Ascari |
| Model | 730 | A10 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2636 mm |
