2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Audi S5
To start off, 2010 Audi S5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S5 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S5 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S5 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, 2010 Audi S5 (440 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2010 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | S5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
