1996 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 2010 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A8 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5192 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1455 mm |
