2009 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 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 397 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2010 Ascari A10.
Because 2009 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ascari A10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 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, 2010 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | BMW | Ascari |
| Model | 330 | A10 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2636 mm |
