2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. 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 140 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 446 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Tahoe | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |