2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 @ 5100 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1598 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Tahoe | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
