2011 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2011 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 862 kg more than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Because 2011 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Tahoe | Ram |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2553 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 132 L |
