2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 590 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3400 mm |
