2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Audi Q7. (345 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 979 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 129 L |
