1965 Innocenti IM 3 vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Innocenti IM 3 would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1965 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1965 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1965 Innocenti IM 3. 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 1965 Innocenti IM 3. 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 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Innocenti IM 3. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Innocenti IM 3 | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Innocenti | Tata |
| Model | IM 3 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2660 mm |
