2009 Volvo V70 vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, both 2009 Volvo V70 and 2009 Ascari A10 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 A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 2009 Volvo V70. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo V70.
Because 2009 Ascari A10 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 A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo V70, 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 A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V70. 2009 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2009 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Volvo V70 | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Volvo | Ascari |
Model | V70 | A10 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2636 mm |