2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 247 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 451 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 2009 Honda Accord. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi R8 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | R8 | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |