2000 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari. 2000 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
| Model | Silverado | Safari |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
