2009 Audi A5 vs. 2003 Honda City
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City 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 167 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A5 weights approximately 596 kg more than 2003 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 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, 2009 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2003 Honda City | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A5 | City |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
