1974 Lancia 2000 vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia 2000 would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia 2000 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia 2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 730 kg more than 1974 Lancia 2000.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lancia 2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia 2000. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia 2000 | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Lancia | Tata |
| Model | 2000 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
