2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 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 (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 478 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tahoe | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
