2011 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi R8 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi R8 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | R8 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
