2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 LT
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 LT were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 LT. (284 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 LT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 LT weights approximately 1158 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 LT. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 LT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 LT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tahoe | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2419 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
