2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 972 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Tahoe | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 86 L |
