2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (450 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (560 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A8 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5359 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 2094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
