2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sparky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sparky would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1349 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sparky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Sparky |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
