1999 Audi S8 vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, both 1999 Audi S8 and 1999 Honda Today were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. 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, 1999 Audi S8 (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1999 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | S8 | Today |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
