2010 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari A10 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. 2010 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 2012 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2012 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Hyundai Elantra | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Hyundai | Ascari |
Model | Elantra | A10 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2636 mm |