2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2001 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2001 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 518 kg more than 2001 Lexus SC.
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 Lexus SC (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2001 Lexus SC | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Tahoe | SC |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |