2009 GMC Canyon vs. 2004 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2004 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata Safari weights approximately 310 kg more than 2009 GMC Canyon.
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 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Tata Safari.
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2009 GMC Canyon | 2004 Tata Safari | |
Make | GMC | Tata |
Model | Canyon | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |