2008 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda NSX | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | NSX | Q7 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3002 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |