2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (296 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Tahoe | 109 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 414 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |