2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2010 Audi R8
To start off, 2010 Audi R8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Audi R8. (525 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi R8 weights approximately 516 kg more than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2010 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 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, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2010 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | R8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2649 mm |
