2010 Volvo XC90 vs. 2010 Ascari KZ1
To start off, both 2010 Volvo XC90 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 265 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC90. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 805 kg more than 2010 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2010 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ascari KZ1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC90. 2010 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ascari KZ1 has manual transmission. 2010 Ascari KZ1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo XC90 | 2010 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Volvo | Ascari |
| Model | XC90 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4808 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2636 mm |
