2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2002 BMW Z8
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 Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 675 kg more than 2002 BMW Z8.
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, 2002 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2002 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Tahoe | Z8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 21.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 73 L |
