2001 Tata Safari vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 438 kg more than 2001 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, 2012 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Tata Safari | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Tata | GMC |
| Model | Safari | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
