1998 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Audi A4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A4 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 2011 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 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 A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2011 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | NSX | A4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
