2000 Pontiac Piranha vs. 2010 Audi Q7
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 960 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Audi Q7 (550 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Piranha | 2010 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Audi |
| Model | Piranha | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5088 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3002 mm |
