2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2009 Ascari KZ1
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 485 kg more than 2009 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ascari KZ1. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2009 Ascari KZ1 has manual transmission. 2009 Ascari KZ1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 2009 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ascari |
Model | E | KZ1 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5438 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 469 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2636 mm |