1988 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 614 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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 A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX. 2012 Audi A5 has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1988 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | NSX | A5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2751 mm |
