1998 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Audi R8
To start off, 2007 Audi R8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi R8 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord. 2007 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2007 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Accord | R8 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1849 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
