1955 Ford Popular vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1949 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Popular | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Popular | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2946 mm |