2007 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 450 kg more than 2007 Audi A8.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A8 (360 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A8 | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 2226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |
