2004 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Audi A8
To start off, both 2004 Acura NSX and 2004 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A8 weights approximately 346 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Audi A8 (450 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2004 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | NSX | A8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
