2008 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2008 Audi S8 and 2008 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Audi S8. (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S8 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Ferrari F430.
Because 2008 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ferrari F430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S8 | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | S8 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
