1999 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 732 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier.
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1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
Model | Cavalier | Safari |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2392 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |