2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 7 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 869 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 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
