2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2011 Toyota Yaris 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 212 kg more than 2011 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Yaris.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Tahoe | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1689 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 42 L |