2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 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 18 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1289 kg more than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Tahoe | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |