2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 42 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1314 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tahoe | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
