1995 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi R8 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. (306 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Audi |
| Model | Diamante | R8 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2649 mm |
