1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Venture | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
Model | Venture | Safari |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |