2010 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 489 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet HHR.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet HHR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet HHR. (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet HHR | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
| Model | HHR | Safari |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1431 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1603 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2629 mm | 2660 mm |
