2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 695 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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 Tahoe (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Tahoe | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |