2004 Honda Element vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (153 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 487 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (220 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Element | A8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
