2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2009 BMW Z4 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 BMW Z4. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW Z4 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z4 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 98 L |
