2008 Audi A8 vs. 2004 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 Audi A8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 274 kg more than 2004 Honda Legend.
Because 2008 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2004 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A8 | Legend |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
