2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (420 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (345 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2012 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | 911 | R8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 90 L |
