2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 107 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Express | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2432 kg | 2539 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |