2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 Audi Q7. 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 (760 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4132 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 129 L |
