2010 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1376 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Tahoe | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2556 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
