2007 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Suburban | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 100 L |
