2001 Audi A2 vs. 1992 Honda Accord
To start off, 2001 Audi A2 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Audi A2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 515 kg more than 2001 Audi A2. 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, 1992 Honda Accord (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A2. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A2 | 1992 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A2 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
