2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (265 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Tahoe | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 96 L |