1996 Audi A4 vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1996 Audi A4 and 1996 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Audi A4. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 35 kg more than 1996 Audi A4. 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, 1996 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A4. (173 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A4 | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A4 | Accord |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |