2005 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 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, 2013 Audi A7 (441 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | NSX | A7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4969 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2914 mm |
