2011 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2011 Kia Carens 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2011 Kia Carens. 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 Kia Carens, 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 (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Tahoe | Carens |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2553 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 55 L |
