1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari. 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
Model | Trans Sport | Safari |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2660 mm |