2001 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 755 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2013 Audi A5 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1383 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2751 mm |
