1976 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Tata Safari
To start off, 2000 Tata Safari is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 1365 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Honda Civic | 2000 Tata Safari | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Safari |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |