2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 10 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 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (283 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 727 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer significantly more control. 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 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW Z4. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Tahoe | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2292 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2497 mm |
