2010 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (345 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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 A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lotus Elise | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Lotus | Audi |
| Model | Elise | A8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4882 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1354 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2941 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |
