2004 BMW 745 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 880 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (451 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 745 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |
