2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 790 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
