2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Tundra 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 76 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 182 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra. 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 (461 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
