2010 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2010 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 166 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1236 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Tahoe | 120 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2556 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 53 L |