2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (261 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Expedition |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3327 mm |