2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 107 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1169 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer significantly more control. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Tahoe | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1667 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |