2005 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2005 Audi S8 and 2005 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S8 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 S8 (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S8 | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | S8 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1420 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
