1963 Toyota Corona vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 980 kg more than 1963 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Toyota Corona | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Toyota | Tata |
| Model | Corona | Safari |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
