1999 Tata Estate vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Tata Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Tata Estate would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (195 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1999 Tata Estate. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 591 kg more than 1999 Tata Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata Estate. 2012 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1999 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 1999 Tata Estate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Tata Estate | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Tata | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Express |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1946 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 195 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3429 mm |
