2011 Audi R8 vs. 2010 Audi S4
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi S4 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 87 more horse power than 2010 Audi S4. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi S4.
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 S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi R8 | 2010 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | R8 | S4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 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 - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1826 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
