2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 749 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
