2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. 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 89 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 999 kg more than 2012 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Silverado | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2639 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6090 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
