2007 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 42 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 833 kg more than 2007 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 2007 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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2007 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Corolla | Safari |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1087 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |