2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
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 A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4134 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
