2008 Audi RS6 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Express

To start off, both 2008 Audi RS6 and 2008 Chevrolet Express 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 Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi RS6 weights approximately 694 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi RS6 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (507 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi RS6 2008 Chevrolet Express
Make Audi Chevrolet
Model RS6 Express
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 5999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 444 HP 323 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 560 Nm 507 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 12 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 6210 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 2090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3940 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 117 L


 

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