2009 Pontiac G8 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac G8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac G8 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G8. (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G8.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac G8 | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
Model | G8 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |