2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2006 Audi Q7 and 2006 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Audi Q7. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 344 kg more than 2006 Audi Q7. 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, 2006 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi Q7 | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
Model | Q7 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2639 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 6090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |