2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Audi A7 (441 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (386 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Express | A7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4969 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2914 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
