2011 Audi R8 vs. 2011 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2011 Audi R8 and 2011 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 2011 Opel Insignia. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Insignia.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Insignia. 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, 2011 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Insignia. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Insignia. 2011 Opel Insignia has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi R8 | 2011 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | R8 | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1252 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2737 mm |
