2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (253 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 Audi A8.
Because 2006 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Audi A8 (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A8 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
