2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2003 Rover City is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 176 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2003 Rover City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Rover City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Tahoe | City |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
