2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Insignia. 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 (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Tahoe | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2737 mm |
