2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 6 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 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2011 Audi A8 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, 2011 Audi A8 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, 2011 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 665 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 4134 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
