2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro vs. 2012 Audi R8 4.2 Quattro Spyder
To start off, both 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro and 2012 Audi R8 4.2 Quattro Spyder were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro (525 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2012 Audi R8 4.2 Quattro Spyder. (420 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi R8 4.2 Quattro Spyder.
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 5.2 Quattro (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi R8 4.2 Quattro Spyder. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi R8 4.2 Quattro Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi R8 5.2 Quattro | 2012 Audi R8 4.2 Quattro Spyder | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | R8 | R8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1252 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
