2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 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 (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Tahoe | 120 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 51 L |
