2000 Audi S8 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi S8 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi S8 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. 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 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2000 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S8 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | S8 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
