2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 416 kg more than 2012 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Express | A8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2416 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
