2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 127 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Tahoe | Express |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |