2012 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, both 2012 Audi R8 and 2012 Audi S5 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 227 more horse power than 2012 Audi S5. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi S5.
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 S5. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi R8 | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | R8 | S5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 560 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1267 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
