2002 Audi S8 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Audi S8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi S8 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 2002 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Audi S8 (431 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm). This means 2002 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Audi S8 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | S8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 431 Nm | 131 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.5 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |