1980 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (135 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
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1980 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Corolla | Safari |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 135 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |