2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 640 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
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 Chevrolet Tahoe (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | R8 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
