2010 Tata Safari vs. 2010 Proton Savvy
To start off, both 2010 Tata Safari and 2010 Proton Savvy 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) has 61 more horse power than 2010 Proton Savvy. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2010 Proton Savvy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 975 kg more than 2010 Proton Savvy. 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 Proton Savvy. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Proton Savvy. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Proton Savvy. 2010 Proton Savvy has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Proton Savvy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tata Safari | 2010 Proton Savvy | |
| Make | Tata | Proton |
| Model | Safari | Savvy |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
