2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (171 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 175 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
Because 2005 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 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, 2005 Honda NSX (284 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A4 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
