2011 Audi A8 vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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, 2011 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A8 | 2004 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A8 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4134 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
