2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 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 5,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (301 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi Q7.
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 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3380 mm |
