2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Odyssey. 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 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A8 | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A8 | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |