2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 499 kg more than 2007 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, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 Tata Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
Model | Tahoe | Safari |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |