2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2009 Holden Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (461 Nm). This means 2009 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Tahoe | Caprice |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 344 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 530 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |