Car comparison

RUF RtR 3.8vsFerrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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RUF RtR

3.8

802 hp3746 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2013-present
VS

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider

3.9 V8

720 hp3902 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2018-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

RUF RtR 3.8

  • Fastest top speed
    350 km/h
    217 mph
  • Most powerful
    802 hp
    598 kW
  • Highest torque
    990 Nm
    730 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    538 hp/t
    401 kW/t
    1.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRUFRtR3.8Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
Power
802hp598kW
720hp537kW
Torque
990Nm730lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
To 99% top speed
43.6s99% target: 347 km/h / 215 mph
Calculated
49.2s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.1s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
7.9s
Calculated
8.0s
0-60 mph
3.0s
Calculated
2.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.4s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
538hp/t401kW/t244hp/1000 lb
Calculated
522hp/t389kW/t237hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
664Nm/t445lb-ft/ton
Calculated
558Nm/t373lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
609km379mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,746cc229cu in
3,902cc238cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,605mm181in
Width
2,012mm79in
1,975mm78in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,206mm47in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,650mm104in
Front track-
1,679mm66in
Rear track-
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume-
170L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
78L
CO2 emissions
320g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

RUF RtR 3.8Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8PowerTorque
  • RUF RtR 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RUFRtR3.87,300 rpm4,500 rpm7,550 rpm
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V88,000 rpm3,000 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRUFRtR3.8Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.0 s
2.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.1 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
23.7 s
29.9 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.8 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFRtR3.8
802 hp
598 kW
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
720 hp
537 kW

RUF RtR 3.8 has 82 hp more than Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8 and RUF RtR 3.8: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFRtR3.8
990 Nm
730 lb-ft
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFRtR3.8
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
1,380 kg
3,042 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFRtR3.8
350 km/h
217 mph
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
340 km/h
211 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFRtR3.83.1 s
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V82.9 s

Although RUF RtR 3.8 has more power, Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8 and RUF RtR 3.8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFRtR3.8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8 and RUF RtR 3.8: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFRtR3.8
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
522 hp/t
389 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RUFRtR3.8
802 hp
598 kW
3.1 s
350 km/h
217 mph
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
720 hp
537 kW
2.9 s
340 km/h
211 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RUFRtR3.8
Power
802 hp
598 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
170 L
6.0 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,206 mm
47.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RUFRtR3.8
Power
802 hp
598 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RUFRtR3.8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
3.1 s
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
2.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RUFRtR3.8
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
522 hp/t
389 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRUFRtR3.8Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
Power
802 hp
598 kW
720 hp
537 kW
Torque
990 Nm
730 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.1 s
2.9 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
170 L
6.0 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,206 mm
47.5 in
Range score
-
609 km
379 mi
CO2 score
320 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
170 L
6.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
522 hp/t
389 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRUF RtR 3.8Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

RUF RtR 3.8

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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