2009 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ascari A10 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550.
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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | 550 | A10 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4941 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2636 mm |