2012 GMC Canyon vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, both 2012 GMC Canyon and 2012 Audi R8 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 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon.
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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon. 2012 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 2012 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2012 GMC Canyon 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Canyon | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | GMC | Audi |
| Model | Canyon | R8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
