2002 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
