2021 Audi R8 vs. 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman
When it comes to looks, performance and luxury, few cars can match the 2021 Audi R8. It was designed for acceleration and speed and is a true supercar with the price tag to prove it. But how does it compare to the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman, a legendary car with superb transmissions, extensive personalization options, and transcendent performance?
Design & Style
The Porsche 718 can be purchased in the form of a convertible or coupe. It has a polished and aerodynamic exterior with bixenon headlights and mirrors that dim automatically. It sits on dark, twenty inch wheels with plush leather seats, torque vectoring and a suspension that is sport tuned and adaptive.
The Audi R8 has prominent air intakes and side blades with an exterior that is almost completely free of curves. Its design relies heavily on sharp and angular edges and it works wonderfully, with a near futuristic appearance that is designed to slice through the wind like a fighter jet. It is built with carbon fiber and aluminum material and passengers within the cabin will be treated to plush seats with a twelve inch digitized instrument cluster.
Technology & Safety
The Audi R8 comes with carbon ceramic brakes, parking sensors for the back and front, and magnetic dampers. Luxuries within its cabin consist of seats that can be heated or cooled and powered eighteen different ways, the choice of Apple CarPlay or Android auto, racing shell style seats and climate control.
The Porsche 718 Cayman has a few driver assistance features, which include parking sensors, cruise control that is adaptive and blind area monitoring. Luxuries within its cabin include a Burmester sound system with twelve speakers, wifi, Apple CarPlay (Android Auto is not available), and navigation which is built in.
Performance
Those that purchase the Porsche 718 Cayman GTS will get a six cylinder engine that is capable of generating 394 horsepower that is wedded to a manual six speed transmission, with the option of an automatic dual clutch seven speed if desired. This allows it to accelerate from zero to sixty in about 3.3 seconds.
Those that purchase the Audi R8 V10 Performance will get an engine which can generate 602 horsepower with 413 pounds of torque, which is wedded to a dual clutch seven speed transmission and enables it to accelerate from zero to sixty in about 3.3 seconds.
The Bottom Line
Although the Audi R8 and Porsche 718 Cayman are tied when it comes to 0 to 60 acceleration time, the 718 doesn’t offer Android Auto or sufficient storage space, its four cylinders makes a grating noise, and its top speed is only 180 mph, while the Audi R8 can reach 204 mph, which makes it the winner.
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If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2021 Audi R8 offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Classic Audi. We are located in Eastchester New York and proudly serve car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book a 2021 Audi R8 test drive appointment.