2012 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2012 McLaren MP4-12C were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (592 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1037 kg more than 2012 McLaren MP4-12C.
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, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 McLaren MP4-12C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 McLaren MP4-12C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | McLaren |
| Model | Tahoe | MP4-12C |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 592 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2471 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1199 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2670 mm |
