2004 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Audi R8
To start off, 2007 Audi R8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi R8 weights approximately 183 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 2007 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 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, 2007 Audi R8 (430 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2007 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2007 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Accord | R8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
