2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tahoe | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
