1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 694 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Tahoe | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2900 mm |
