2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ascari A10 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (405 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ascari A10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Porsche | Ascari |
Model | 911 | A10 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2636 mm |