2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 11 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, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (283 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 538 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford E-350. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-350. 2011 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2292 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3505 mm |
