2001 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Ferrari F550
To start off, both 2001 Audi A8 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 268 more horse power than 2001 Audi A8. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari F550 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 Ferrari F550.
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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A8. (300 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari F550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2001 Ferrari F550 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | A8 | F550 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |
