1965 Triumph 2000 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 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph 2000 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 750 kg more than 1965 Triumph 2000.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph 2000. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Triumph 2000 | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Triumph | Tata |
| Model | 2000 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
