2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 772 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2011 Tata Safari (181 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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2005 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Corolla | Safari |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |