2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 431 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daimler |
| Model | Tahoe | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 120 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3740 mm |
