2010 Kia Cee'd vs. 2010 Ascari KZ1
To start off, both 2010 Kia Cee'd and 2010 Ascari KZ1 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 359 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ascari KZ1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd, 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, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Cee'd | 2010 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Kia | Ascari |
| Model | Cee'd | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2636 mm |
