1984 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 945 kg more than 1984 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Sprinter | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Toyota | Tata |
| Model | Sprinter | Safari |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2956 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
