2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (494 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1345 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2605 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
