2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 303 kg more than 2004 Toyota Tundra. 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 Tahoe (401 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
