2010 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, both 2010 Ascari KZ1 and 2010 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ascari KZ1 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ascari | BMW |
| Model | KZ1 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2660 mm |
