2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1972 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 449 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1972 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Tahoe | Charger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
