2007 Audi R8 vs. 2007 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2007 Audi R8 and 2007 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2007 Audi R8. (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi R8 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2007 Saleen S7.
Because 2007 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Saleen S7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi R8 | 2007 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Audi | Saleen |
Model | R8 | S7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 949 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 301 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2692 mm |