2009 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ascari A10 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2009 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130. 2009 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2007 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | 130 | A10 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2636 mm |