2011 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 509 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A8 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A8 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1491 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
