2002 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 525 kg more than 2011 BMW 328. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Tahoe | 328 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2761 mm |
