2000 Audi R8 vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Audi R8. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1828 kg more than 2000 Audi R8. 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi R8. (339 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi R8. 2000 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | R8 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 118 L |
