1992 Chevrolet Lumina 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 Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Lumina (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 379 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari 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, 1992 Chevrolet Lumina (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari.
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1992 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
Model | Lumina | Safari |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1541 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |