2005 Audi A4 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Audi A4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Because 1988 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A4 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
