2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia 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 82 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia weights approximately 870 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tahoe | Proudia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
