1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 74 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2950 mm |
