2013 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2013 Ford Expedition and 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2013 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 32 kg more than 2013 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition 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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Expedition | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Expedition | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 2684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2332 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.3 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 93 L |
