1996 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 17 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 1064 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 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (110 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A8 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3122 mm |
