1984 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Safari |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1918 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |