2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Tata Safari would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 779 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1998 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 1998 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 1998 Tata Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
Model | Silverado | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2660 mm |