2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Jimny 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. 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 235 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Jimny.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Jimny. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2012 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 2012 Suzuki Jimny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Tahoe | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |
