2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester 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 195 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Forester weights approximately 260 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2001 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4100 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Tahoe | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |