2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2004 Isuzu VehiCross
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Isuzu VehiCross. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Isuzu VehiCross would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Isuzu VehiCross is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Isuzu VehiCross. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Isuzu VehiCross. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2004 Isuzu VehiCross. 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Isuzu VehiCross. (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Isuzu VehiCross.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2004 Isuzu VehiCross | |
| Make | Audi | Isuzu |
| Model | Q7 | VehiCross |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2340 mm |
