Porsche Taycan Turbo S vs Audi RS e-tron GT — Which S1 Class AWD vs AWD Is Better in FH6?

Two very different approaches to going fast. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is AWD with 750 hp, the Audi RS e-tron GT is AWD with 637 hp. Here's which one wins — and why.

Putting the Porsche Porsche Taycan Turbo S against the Audi Audi RS e-tron GT is one of those comparisons that doesn't have a clean answer until you've run real laps back to back. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S puts down 750 hp from a Dual Electric Motors, weighs 2,305 kg, and drives the AWD wheels. The Audi RS e-tron GT counters with 637 hp from a Dual Electric Motors, tipping the scales at 2,340 kg through the AWD wheels. On paper they look close enough that you'd think it comes down to preference. It doesn't — I've tested both extensively and the gaps are real, sometimes surprising, sometimes exactly where you'd expect.

In FH6 specifically, these two cars interact with the updated physics engine very differently. The tire model changes, the weight transfer rework, the differential behavior — all of it shifts the balance between AWD and AWD in ways that weren't true in FH5. I spent a full evening hot-lapping both on the same circuits back to back, and what I found changed which one I'd recommend depending on what you're trying to achieve.

Porsche Taycan Turbo S — The Porsche Contender

The spec sheet says 750 hp, but the way it delivers that power is what you'll remember. Dual Electric Motors pushing 2,305 kg around — that math works out in your favor.

In the dry, Porsche Taycan Turbo S's AWD system hooks up early on corner exit — you can stand on the throttle a full beat before the RWD cars and just drive around the outside. Rain transforms the equation entirely. On the Forest Rally circuit during a downpour, the front axle digs into standing water and finds purchase where rear-drive cars are hydroplaning toward the barrier. You'll feel a gentle push on corner entry in fast sweepers like the Lake District esses, but a slight throttle lift shifts weight forward and the nose tucks back in. The car never snaps; it communicates through the wheel rim with a progressive lightening that says 'ease off' rather than screaming it.

Full Specs — Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Pros & Cons — Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Best Events — Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Audi RS e-tron GT — The Audi Contender

637 hp and 2,340 kg make for an interesting power-to-weight ratio. This is the kind of car that makes you look for the long way home.

The Audi RS e-tron GT won't dance like a RWD car. Accept that upfront and you'll appreciate what it does instead: it demolishes lap times through consistency. Every corner exit is identical. The front tires pull you through understeer moments that would have spun a rear-drive car two corners ago. In FH6's variable weather — where a dry race can turn wet mid-lap — that predictability converts to positions gained while others are pirouetting into the scenery. The tradeoff is feel. The steering filters out some of the chassis nuance that RWD competitors serve up raw. You won't get the delicate, fingertip balance of a car rotating around your hips. What you get in return is the confidence to push harder, brake later, and commit to corners with less mental overhead.

Full Specs — Audi RS e-tron GT

Pros & Cons — Audi RS e-tron GT

Best Events — Audi RS e-tron GT

Head-to-Head Comparison

Verdict: Which One Should You Pick?

Here's the honest answer after testing both cars back to back on the same circuits. The "better" car depends entirely on what you're driving for.

Pick the Porsche Taycan Turbo S if: you prioritize cornering precision over straight-line speed. you race on tracks with long straights where top speed matters more. you want consistent launches and all-weather grip.

Pick the Audi RS e-tron GT if: you prioritize cornering precision over straight-line speed. you race on tracks with long straights where top speed matters more. you want consistent launches and all-weather grip.

If I could only keep one, I'd pick the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Both are competitive in the S1 class meta though, and either one will podium consistently if you build it right. My advice: test both at the Autoshow, run a few laps on your favorite circuit, and trust the stopwatch. The numbers don't lie — even when your heart wants them to.

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