1999 Audi R8R vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, both 1999 Audi R8R and 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (325 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1999 Audi R8R. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi R8R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 2733 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi R8R. (330 Nm). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi R8R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Audi | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | R8R | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 738 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 | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
