2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1986 Porsche 911. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Tahoe | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
