2009 Audi R8 vs. 2010 Audi S5
To start off, 2010 Audi S5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2010 Audi S5. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi S5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S5 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2010 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | R8 | S5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
