2010 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2010 Chevrolet Traverse were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. (281 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 380 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, 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 (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Tahoe Traverse
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 332 HP 281 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 497 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2553 kg 2173 kg
Vehicle Length 5131 mm 5207 mm
Vehicle Width 2007 mm 1991 mm
Vehicle Height 1895 mm 1849 mm
Wheelbase Size 2946 mm 3020 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 91 L 83 L


 

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