2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (291 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. (240 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 800 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tahoe | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
