2010 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Audi R8. (525 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi R8 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Audi |
| Model | 458 Italia | R8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |
