2011 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Audi A6. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 645 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A6. (329 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A6 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A6 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1458 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
