2005 Toyota Soarer vs. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 826 kg more than 2005 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Soarer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Soarer. (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Soarer | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Soarer | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2946 mm |
