1999 Audi R8 vs. 1999 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, both 1999 Audi R8 and 1999 Honda Step Wagon were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 1448 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
Because 1999 Audi R8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Audi R8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Step Wagon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1999 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | R8 | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1840 mm |
