1972 Citroen Dyane vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen Dyane would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1972 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Citroen Dyane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen Dyane | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | Dyane | Safari |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
