2011 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1056 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tahoe | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2556 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 53 L |
