2010 Chevrolet Matiz vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Matiz and 2010 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Matiz. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 990 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Matiz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Matiz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Matiz. (91 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Matiz | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
| Model | Matiz | Safari |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 930 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
