2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 8 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 53 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Tahoe | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3340 mm |
