1968 Toyota Corona vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 935 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Corona | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Corona | Safari |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1857 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |