2000 Audi S8 vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Audi S8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi S8 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Because 2000 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 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 S8 (583 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm). This means 2000 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S8 | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | S8 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
