2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Tahoe | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
