2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Ascari KZ1
To start off, both 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 2012 Ascari KZ1 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ascari KZ1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 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 KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ascari |
Model | Giulietta | KZ1 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2636 mm |