2008 Audi R8 vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Audi R8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ascari A10 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2008 Audi R8. (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi R8 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
Because 2008 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ascari A10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi R8. (431 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi R8 | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Audi | Ascari |
| Model | R8 | A10 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 301 km/hour | 346 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 | 1560 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2636 mm |
