2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 270 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 270 R would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (270 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 270 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 156 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 (498 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R 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 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Tahoe | 270 R |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 498 Nm | 344 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |