1990 Renault Alpine vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Alpine | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Renault | Audi |
| Model | Alpine | R8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
