2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Z3 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2002 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 855 kg more than 2002 BMW Z3. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Tahoe | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 51 L |
