2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 639 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 87 L |
