2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2011 Audi R8. (420 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi R8.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Corvette | R8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
