2009 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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 211 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
Make | BMW | Ascari |
Model | M3 | A10 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2636 mm |