2002 Audi A8 vs. 2002 Ferrari 550
To start off, both 2002 Audi A8 and 2002 Ferrari 550 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2002 Audi A8. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Audi A8. 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, 2002 Ferrari 550 (570 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A8. (280 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A8 | 2002 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | A8 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2610 mm |
