2008 Tata Safari vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 220 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Safari | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Tata | Chevrolet |
| Model | Safari | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
