2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Honda Civic 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 190 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1051 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Tahoe | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
