2008 Audi R8 vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi R8 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Audi R8. (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 810 kg more than 2008 Audi R8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi R8 | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | R8 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
