Lexus LX 1998 vs Chevrolet Tahoe 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 5.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 234 HP | 273 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 427 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 39 HP less power than Chevrolet Tahoe, but torque is 7 NM more than Chevrolet Tahoe. Despite less power, Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.0 | 15.4 | |
| Lexus LX consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Tahoe, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LX could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 98 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 246 mm (9.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chevrolet Tahoe can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GX | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Suburban | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Tahoe engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 2.07 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
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Lexus LX is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LX is 16 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Tahoe, 13 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 541 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2510 litres | 2920 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LX has 81 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Tahoe. The Chevrolet Tahoe may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Tahoe (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.4 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Tahoe, which means Lexus LX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`112 | 3`084 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 6800 | |
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