1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Audi S3
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and 1999 Audi S3 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1999 Audi S3. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 335 kg more than 1999 Audi S3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S3. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S3. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1999 Audi S3 has manual transmission. 1999 Audi S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Audi S3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Silverado | S3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
