1992 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Blazer (159 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 390 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Blazer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Blazer. (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
| Model | Blazer | Safari |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
