2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 66 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 825 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
