2009 Audi R8 vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 554 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | R8 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 311 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
