Comparisons
Without the rivals, there would have been no competition, but with rivals, there will always be progress. Here in this section, we try to compare the most competing and matched machines.
Hot Shot Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs Honda CR-V
22 weeks ago
Powerful machines are here again for the new era. Two power packed cars are waiting to debut in 2012 on the roads with the mission to enthrall people by their innovative engineering techniques and fabulous mechanics. Toyota Highlander and Honda CR-V, both cars shall boast their upgraded features along with their stylish looks. While Toyota Highlander is an affordable mid-size SUV, Honda CR-V is a compact crossover. Both are the hot products in the market as the brand labels attached to them are pioneers. But which one shall be preferred over other, let us check out here...
Is Audi TT Coupe Better Than BMW Z4?
03 months ago
Audi AG and BMW, both are at the forefront of the world car scene. For every model launch there would more than often be a competitor from both the car makers. The cut throat competition among these two auto industry biggies has benefited the consumer as they have got some of the coolest auto options today as these auto makers have been busy in exceeding their client expectations by coming up with all the more innovative offerings. The fight between the propeller badge and the four rings is at the all time high with the launch of a number of competitor models by both the German car makers.
BMW M5 vs Audi RS5: Performance Sucking Rivals
13 months ago
For those who want to go for a four seated luxury car that comes loaded with all the advanced amenities and at the same time, has the looks and reputation to envy for, there is a plethora of options. You got almost all the major car manufacturing brands that cater to this segment. Of course your choice and priorities play the major role but there always is something that most of the people desire in their cars. Some cars fulfill this void and some may offer a lot but not what most people want. BMW’s M5, the feature rich, high performance car, is arguably the daddy of all in this segment as mentioned by some experts. On the other hand we have Audi RS5 which strives to compete with the propeller badge. I must say, these two German car manufacturers pose a tough competition for each other.
BMW M5 boasts of a high-revving 560 horsepower 4.4 liter V8 engine that generates the maximum torque to the tune of 680 NM whereas Audi RS5 manages to grind out power of 450 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque with its 4.2 liter FSI V8 engine. Audi RS5 is loaded with seven speed S-tronic transmission and Quattro all wheel drive which efficiently divides the power between all the wheels. The Twin Scroll Turbo technology coupled with M transmission makes the BMW M5 to zoom from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just a matter of 4.4 seconds. The BMW M5 has an efficient engine that gives 28.5 miles per gallon of fuel consumption. The top speed it can attain is 250 kilometers per hour with an optional package that can increase the top speed.
Ford Fusion vs Honda Accord
03 months ago
Honda Accord and Ford Fusion are both luxury sedan cars that are highly popular as family sedan cars around the world. These two mid-sized sedans compete with each other along with the other similar cars launched by the other car makers.
The performance of the Ford Fusion is better than what Honda Accord can offer. Accord can crank out 177 hp to 190 hp based on the trims you use whereas Fusion can generate way much higher power at 175 hp to 263 hp. The engine options available in the Accord range from the base engine that is a four cylinder 2.4 liter engine to the high end V6 engine that can generate a better output. On the other hand the power generated in the Fusion engine is because of the availability of the engines ranging from 2.5 liter four cylinder base engine to the Sports version 3.5 liter V6 engine. As far as the performance goes, Ford Fusion is a winner. Looking at the luxury in the form of the engine performance, we would definitely say that you should go for the Ford Fusion and even it gives you a better fuel economy as well.
Ford Fusion is a mid size sedan which is used largely for family car purposes. So is the Honda Accord, but the space is a tad larger than what you would find in the Ford rival. However one can say that there is not much difference between the two cars in the terms of the rear or front space or legroom and headroom. Even the fuel economy does not have any considerable difference. The dimensions of both the cars are also almost similar. The torque available in the Ford Fusion is higher than what you get in Honda Accord, so when you sit behind the wheels you would see more power coming from the Ford engines. Both the cars can seat up to 5 people. The cargo area in the rear is larger in the Ford which lets you put your carry more luggage with ease.
Alto vs Spark vs Eon: Maruti vs Chevrolet vs Hyundai
03 months ago
Hyundai has managed to keep all car manufacturers on pins and on the edge of their seats before they launched the Hyundai EON. Set to compete against the Maruti’s limited edition small family car Alto and Chevrolet’s highly popular and successful Spark, the Hyundai Eon was bound to ruffle the feathers of established car manufacturer’s in India. Maruti Alto and Chevrolet Spark both have good host of features and are well established in their own sectors ready to competitively compete against any new entrant.
All three cars have varying engine capacities within the same bracket, ranging from 796cc to 814cc till 995cc; of Maruti Alto, Hyundai EON and Chevrolet Spark respectively. The 9 valves in the Eon engine gives better mileage but the lesser number of valves might cause frequent changing of gears in heavy traffic or while driving on hilly terrain. The EON provides 1-2 kmpl better mileage than the Alto or Spark.
Audi R8 GT vs Audi R8 V10
04 months ago
Audi is the leading German car manufacturer which keeps reinventing in order to come up with the best possible cars available to the buyers. During its history, Audi has seen ups and downs however the cars that it has launched have always been one of the best in the class. Keeping its legacy alive, Audi launched Audi R8 GT which is a super power limited edition car. This happens to be very expensive as well. On the other hand another marvel from Audi that we will be comparing with the revolutionary R8 GT is Audi R8 V10. V10 is another powerful super car which has helped Audi position its feet against the competition firmly.
The engine of the new Audi R8 GT is powered by the 5.2 liter V10 engine which cranks out a whopping 560 hp and 398 pound feet of torque. Such a huge power is transmitted to wheels by the powerful six speed manual transmission. This is an all wheel drive car. The fuel economy of the new Audi R8 GT is 13 miles per gallon in city and 19 miles per gallon on highway. The Audi R8 GT can attain the high speed of 196 miles per hour. On the other hand the Audi R8 V10 is powered by the 5.2 Liter Lamborghini based V10 engine which generates a powerful 525 hp of power and 390 pound feet of maximum torque. It can sprint from 0 to 62 miles in just 3.9 seconds. The top speed it can attain is also 196 miles per hour. It comes with the Quattro all wheel drive system and is combined with a seven speed dual clutch S-tronic transmission.
Honda Brio vs Hyundai Eon
34 months ago
A short time span of dew weeks, the two small hatchbacks came out in the market from two legendary brands. Honda, a pioneer in creating bold and eye catching cars rolled out its Brio (bree-oo) few weeks ago which is a small compact car with engine churning out 88ps of max power. In context, the Hyundai, creator of innovative technologies placed a mini hatchback, Eon. It gets a smaller engine producing only 56ps of power which is relatively less as compared to that of Brio. So, both the cars will be representing a different segment in the same hatchback form.
Honda Brio is the smallest car from the brand and is also the cheapest model from house. The exteriors are completely fresh and are targeted to attract youth. The front grille is small and bold, rear lid is more of a glass rather than being half metal and half glass and complete the shape is aerodynamic which is slanted upwards from front window to the rear. The interiors don’t attract much and are just simple plastic being arranged as what the normal cars do. The dashboard design could have been better as the things don’t look like seamless. Brio is powered with a 1.2L iVTEC engine pumping out 88ps of power. Brio returns about 18km per litre through its advanced designed engine. Power steering, air conditioning, central locking is standard in all. A new feature is introduced which tells the fuel consumption of car.