2000 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe

To start off, both 2000 BMW 330 and 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (261 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 BMW 330. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 330.

Compare all specifications:

2000 BMW 330 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 330 Tahoe
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 4807 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 393 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1685 kg 2260 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2950 mm


 

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