2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, both 2012 Nissan GT-R and 2012 Audi Q3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q3. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q3.
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 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q3. 2012 Nissan GT-R has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi Q3 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi Q3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan GT-R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan GT-R | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | GT-R | Q3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 607 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1600 mm |
