2001 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Ferrari F550
To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 and 2001 Ferrari F550 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari F550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari F550 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari F550 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari F550 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2001 Ferrari F550 (570 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (310 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari F550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2001 Ferrari F550 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | A6 | F550 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
