2012 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Audi RS5
To start off, both 2012 Audi R8 and 2012 Audi RS5 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (560 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2012 Audi RS5. (354 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi RS5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi RS5 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2012 Audi R8.
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 (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi RS5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi RS5. 2012 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi RS5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi RS5 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.
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| 2012 Audi R8 | 2012 Audi RS5 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | R8 | RS5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| 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 | 560 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1267 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
