2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2005 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 110 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 393 kg more than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Tahoe | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1867 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
