2004 Audi S4 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi S4 would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. (284 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 654 kg more than 2004 Audi S4.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi S4 | 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | S4 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2419 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
