2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 12 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 392 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Expedition |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3023 mm |