2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Tata Safari would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Suburban (502 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 1998 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
| Model | Suburban | Safari |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
