2012 Ascari A10 vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2012 Ascari A10 and 2012 Citroen C3 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 517 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari A10 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3. 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 Citroen C3, 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 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3. 2012 Citroen C3 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. 2012 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ascari A10 | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Ascari | Citroen |
| Model | A10 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 625 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 346 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 2.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2470 mm |
