2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 341 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Corvette Tahoe
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6998 cc 5999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 506 HP 332 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 637 Nm 498 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4100 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1451 kg 1110 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 98 L


 

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