2000 Audi R8 vs. 1997 BMW 850
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Audi R8. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1943 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi R8. (339 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1997 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | R8 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 490 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 | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
