1999 Audi R8 vs. 1999 Volkswagen W12
To start off, both 1999 Audi R8 and 1999 Volkswagen W12 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen W12. (414 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen W12.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1999 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | R8 | W12 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 5598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1050 mm |
