2007 Audi Q7 vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Q7 | Bravada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
