2011 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2011 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 580 kg more than 2011 Lexus LS.
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, both vehicles can yield 497 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Tahoe | LS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2553 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 84 L |
