2000 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 375 kg more than 2000 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A4. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A4 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A4 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
