1999 Audi R8R vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi R8R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi R8R would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1999 Audi R8R. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi R8R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 1978 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi R8R. (330 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi R8R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | R8R | 550 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1464 mm |
