2001 Audi A4 vs. 2001 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, both 2001 Audi A4 and 2001 Ferrari Maranello were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2001 Audi A4. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A4 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Ferrari Maranello.
Because 2001 Ferrari Maranello is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ferrari Maranello. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A4 | 2001 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | A4 | Maranello |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 114 L |
