2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1211 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (367 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Tahoe | Ram |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 327 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
