2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 weights approximately 358 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Audi A8 (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A8 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
