2004 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 846 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 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi A8 (444 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2011 Audi A8 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Civic | A8 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 444 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |