2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 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. Both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado are equipped with a 5,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (323 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1728 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Tahoe | Silverado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 6337 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1965 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4018 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 136 L |