2006 Audi Q7 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2006 Audi Q7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3350 mm |
