2012 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2012 Audi R8 and 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (560 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 946 kg more than 2012 Audi R8.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 Audi R8 (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi R8 | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | R8 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 560 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1267 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
