1984 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Audi A6
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (252 HP) has 152 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2009 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Honda Civic | 2009 Audi A6 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Civic | A6 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |