2004 Audi A8 vs. 2004 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2004 Audi A8 and 2004 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2004 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A8 (450 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A8 weights approximately 417 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord. 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 Honda Accord. 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 (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A8 2004 Honda Accord
Make Audi Honda
Model A8 Accord
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 2354 cc
Engine Type W in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 560 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.1 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.2 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1995 kg 1578 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2630 mm


 

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