2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Lada 21
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Lada 21 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP) has 243 more horse power than 2009 Lada 21. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Lada 21. 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 Lada 21. 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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 21. (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 21. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada 21 has manual transmission. 2009 Lada 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Lada 21 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Tahoe | 21 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 43 L |
