2011 Tata Safari vs. 2010 Proton Savvy
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Proton Savvy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Proton Savvy would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Proton Savvy (74 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Proton Savvy should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 975 kg more than 2010 Proton Savvy.
Because 2011 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, 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, 2011 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Proton Savvy. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 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 2011 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2011 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.
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2011 Tata Safari | 2010 Proton Savvy | |
Make | Tata | Proton |
Model | Safari | Savvy |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 223 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 |