1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Tata Safari
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and 1999 Tata Safari were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1999 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata Safari weights approximately 175 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata Safari. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1999 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 1999 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Tata Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
Model | Silverado | Safari |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |