2007 Volvo S60 vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 283 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
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, 2007 Volvo S60 (351 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari. 2007 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Volvo S60 | 2010 Tata Safari | |
Make | Volvo | Tata |
Model | S60 | Safari |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1637 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |