2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 599 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
Model | A6 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |