1996 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 800 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Accord | Q7 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 5394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3002 mm |