1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet vs. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet has manual transmission. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
Model | F300 Life Jet | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2946 mm |