2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Ferrari 599 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2009 Audi R8. (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 870 kg more than 2009 Audi R8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ferrari 599. 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 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8. 2009 Ferrari 599 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 Ferrari 599 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi R8 | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Audi | Ferrari |
Model | R8 | 599 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 105 L |