2000 Audi A8 vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, both 2000 Audi A8 and 2000 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Audi A8. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
Because 2000 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8. 2000 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A8 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2540 mm |
