1999 Audi R8 vs. 1999 Audi R8R
To start off, both 1999 Audi R8 and 1999 Audi R8R were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1999 Audi R8R. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi R8R.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi R8R. (330 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi R8R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1999 Audi R8R | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | R8 | R8R |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 2 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1090 mm |
