1996 BMW 745 vs. 2007 Audi R8
To start off, 2007 Audi R8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1996 BMW 745. (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Audi R8.
Because 2007 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 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, 2007 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 745. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 2007 Audi R8 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 745 | R8 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
