2006 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 772 kg more than 2006 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 2006 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 (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
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2006 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Corolla | Safari |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
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 | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |