2008 Honda Fit vs. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe

To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Fit would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1276 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Fit 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
Make Honda Chevrolet
Model Fit Tahoe
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1497 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 109 HP 320 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 454 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 2556 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 5131 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 2007 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1953 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2946 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 98 L


 

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