2004 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Audi S4 is newer by 8 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Audi S4 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, 2012 Audi S4 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | S4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
