2011 Tata Safari vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 221 kg more than 2011 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Safari | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Tata | Chevrolet |
| Model | Safari | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
