2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2010 Audi R8
To start off, 2010 Audi R8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2010 Audi R8. (420 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi R8.
Because 2010 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi R8. (429 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 2010 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | Carrera GT | R8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 Length | 4620 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 90 L |
