2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 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 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 70 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 636 kg more 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Tahoe | Charger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
