2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. 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 20 more horse power than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (241 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 980 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey. 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, 2008 Honda Odyssey, 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Tahoe | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
