2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer

To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 150 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1234 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer
Make Chevrolet Mitsubishi
Model Tahoe Lancer
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4807 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 261 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2260 kg 1026 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1400 mm