2007 Audi S4 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | S4 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
