2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (333 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 289 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Tahoe | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
