2008 Audi R8 vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2008 Audi R8 and 2008 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2008 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2008 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo. 2008 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi R8 | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Audi | Smart |
Model | R8 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |