2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 75 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Tahoe | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 82 L |
