2012 Ascari A10 vs. 2012 Audi A1
To start off, both 2012 Ascari A10 and 2012 Audi A1 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 A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 2012 Audi A1. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari A10 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2012 Audi A1. 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, 2012 Audi A1, 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A1. (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ascari A10 | 2012 Audi A1 | |
| Make | Ascari | Audi |
| Model | A10 | A1 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 625 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 346 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 2.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3954 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1416 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2469 mm |
