2012 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, both 2012 Audi R8 and 2012 Audi TT 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 349 more horse power than 2012 Audi TT. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi R8 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2012 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi TT. (349 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi R8 | 2012 Audi TT | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | R8 | TT |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 560 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1267 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
