2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Ford Taurus X
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2008 Ford Taurus X were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 57 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Taurus X weights approximately 27 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, 2008 Ford Taurus X, 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Ford Taurus X | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Taurus X |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |