2009 Audi A5 vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A5 weights approximately 826 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A5 | Today |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
