2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 332 kg more than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Tahoe | Sovereign |
Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |