1999 Audi S8 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi S8 would be higher. 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 106 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 240 kg more than 1999 Audi S8.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 1999 Audi S8 (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi S8 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | S8 | Civic |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |