2003 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Insight 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 433 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Insight. 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 504 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Insight 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.
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2003 Honda Insight | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Insight | A8 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 6300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5268 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3122 mm |