2007 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi TT weights approximately 82 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.
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, 2012 Audi TT (465 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2012 Audi TT | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Accord | TT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1650 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1349 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
