2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and 2010 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (158 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 211 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Silverado | A5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5860 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
