2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 34 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Tahoe | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
