1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2012 Audi A5

To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Daihatsu Naked. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Daihatsu Naked would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Daihatsu Naked 2012 Audi A5
Make Daihatsu Audi
Model Naked A5
Year Released 1999 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 657 cc 3197 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 56 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 7600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 64 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Front AWD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 1760 kg
Vehicle Length 3400 mm 4623 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1382 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 67 L


 

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