2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Audi A8

To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Audi A8 are equipped with a 5,204 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (444 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.

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 A8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8. 2009 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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