2006 Audi RS4 vs. 2006 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2006 Audi RS4 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi RS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi RS4 (415 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi RS4 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Audi RS4 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 RS4 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 RS4 (430 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi RS4 2006 Honda Accord
Make Audi Honda
Model RS4 Accord
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 2358 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 415 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 9.7:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1845 kg 1075 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 65 L