2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2003 Mazda Roadster were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1232 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Tahoe | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
