1999 Honda Capa vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Capa would be higher. At 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1999 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Capa.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Capa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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 A8 (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Capa | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Capa | A8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3122 mm |
