2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 11 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 78 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Tahoe | 520 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2968 mm |
