1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 68 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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, 2012 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | 500 | R8 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |
