2005 Audi S4 vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 594 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | S4 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
