2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A8 (627 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Silverado | A8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
