2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 619 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 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 A4 (451 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A4 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
