1990 Toyota Supra vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 968 kg more than 1990 Toyota Supra. 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Toyota Supra | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Supra | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 2525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |