1999 Audi R8R vs. 1999 Ferrari F399

To start off, both 1999 Audi R8R and 1999 Ferrari F399 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 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1999 Audi R8R. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi R8R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F399 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Ferrari F399 (373 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi R8R. (330 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi R8R.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Audi R8R 1999 Ferrari F399
Make Audi Ferrari
Model R8R F399
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 3898 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 750 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 8250 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 373 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 1 seats 1 seats
Vehicle Weight 2 kg 606 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1090 mm 970 mm


 

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