2011 Audi R8 vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, both 2011 Audi R8 and 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Audi R8. (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi R8 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi R8 | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | R8 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1252 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
