2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 5 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), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Tahoe | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |