2009 Audi R8 vs. 2000 Honda City
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City 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 424 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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 2000 Honda City. 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 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2000 Honda City | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | R8 | City |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
