2011 Audi Q7 vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 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 Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 1980 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | Q7 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2525 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
