2012 Audi R8 vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti FX. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti FX.
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 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti FX. (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi R8 | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Audi | Infiniti |
| Model | R8 | FX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
