2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 315 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life 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, 2002 Honda Life 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 (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Tahoe | Life |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
