2005 Audi S4 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S4 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 509 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | S4 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 98 L |
