2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2005 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1393 kg more than 2005 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 (447 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (106 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | Ka |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |
