2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet HHR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet HHR would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet HHR (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 654 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. 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 (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.
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2009 Chevrolet HHR | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
Model | HHR | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |