1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2000 Tata Safari
To start off, 2000 Tata Safari is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2000 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 2000 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Abarth | Tata |
| Model | 700 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
