1998 Audi S8 vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, both 1998 Audi S8 and 1998 Ferrari F355 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1998 Audi S8. (335 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1998 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi S8 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1998 Ferrari F355.
Because 1998 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ferrari F355. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Audi S8 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, 1998 Audi S8 (557 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 1998 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi S8 | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | S8 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 376 HP |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
