2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2003 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2003 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
| Model | Captiva | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
