2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 17 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Supra 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 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Supra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
