1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2010 Audi TT is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi TT (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi TT weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 TT (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. 1996 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi TT has manual transmission. 2010 Audi TT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Step Wagon | 2010 Audi TT | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Step Wagon | TT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2469 mm |
