1999 Audi R8 vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 1999 Audi R8 and 1999 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 1458 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
Because 1999 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Audi R8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester 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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Forester. (240 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | R8 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1600 mm |
