2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2011 Audi A6. (300 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 586 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ferrari 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 360. 2011 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 360 | 2011 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Audi |
| Model | 360 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2842 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
