2007 Acura TL vs. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2007 Acura TL and 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. (284 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1019 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | TL | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2419 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |
