2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 2012 Saab 05-Sep is newer by 12 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, 2012 Saab 05-Sep (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (261 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2012 Saab 05-Sep is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Saab 05-Sep 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, 2012 Saab 05-Sep (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saab |
| Model | Tahoe | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2837 mm |
