2002 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2007 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A8 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A8 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2007 Honda Ridgeline.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Ridgeline. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A8 | 2007 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A8 | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |
