2000 BMW Z9 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z9 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 50 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 867 kg more than 2000 BMW Z9. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z9. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z9 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2946 mm |
