2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 17 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 156 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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tahoe | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 6330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 129 L |
