1980 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Tata Safari
To start off, 2003 Tata Safari is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 2003 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Civic | Safari |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2660 mm |
