2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,496 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago (631 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago weights approximately 169 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 Lamborghini Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago has manual transmission. 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 Lamborghini Murcielago
Make Chevrolet Lamborghini
Model Tahoe Murcielago
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5300 cc 6496 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 631 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 461 Nm 660 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 2060 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1140 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.9 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 17 L/100km 29.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.9 L/100km 23.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 100 L


 

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