2011 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2011 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1132 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Tucson, 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, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. (198 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Tahoe | Tucson |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2556 kg | 1424 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1656 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |