2012 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2012 Audi R8 and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (505 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi R8 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 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 2012 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Audi R8 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
Model | R8 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 525 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1252 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |