1992 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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 Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Civic | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
