1981 Fiat Campagnola vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Campagnola (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 310 kg more than 1981 Fiat Campagnola.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Campagnola | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Fiat | Tata |
Model | Campagnola | Safari |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |