2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 153 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Altezza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
