2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A6 would be higher. 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 175 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 629 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Silverado | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
