2000 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A8 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 216 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.
Because 2000 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A8 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
