2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2006 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 120 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 680 kg more than 2006 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja 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, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Baja has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Baja will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Tahoe | Baja |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |