2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2009 Ascari KZ1
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai i30 and 2009 Ascari KZ1 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2009 Ascari KZ1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ascari KZ1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i30. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i30 | 2009 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ascari |
| Model | i30 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2636 mm |
