2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 274 kg more than 2010 Audi A8.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A8. (440 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Silverado | A8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5062 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2944 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
