1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 300 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
| Model | Corvette | Safari |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
