2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 586 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5394 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
