1999 Audi R8 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi R8 would be higher. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1503 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | R8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
