2009 Audi R8 vs. 1994 Rover 600
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 600 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1994 Rover 600. (130 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 600 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Rover 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 600. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 1994 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | R8 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
