2009 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Audi R8. (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2012 Ascari A10.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ascari A10. 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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Audi | Ascari |
| Model | R8 | A10 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 311 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2636 mm |
