1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tata Safari (89 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 124. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Tata Safari (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | 124 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
