2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Subaru Outback 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 75 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (245 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Outback weights approximately 353 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Tahoe | Outback |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |