2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Mazda Premacy
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2008 Mazda Premacy 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 155 more horse power than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2008 Mazda Premacy. 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 Mazda Premacy. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Tahoe | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |
