2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Ferrari F430. (490 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ferrari F430.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ferrari F430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | Q7 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5394 cc | 4309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |
