2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Maybach 62
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Maybach 62 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 Maybach 62 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1630 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.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maybach 62. 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 Maybach 62 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Tahoe | 62 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 110 L |
