2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 685 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 87 L |
