2007 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2007 Honda Civic 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1154 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Tahoe | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
