2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 2 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 1643 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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 GMC Savana | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Tahoe | Savana |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |