2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2010 Acura ZDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Acura ZDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura ZDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura ZDX weights approximately 451 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2010 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura ZDX 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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura ZDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Acura |
| Model | Tahoe | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |
