1987 Chrysler Le Baron vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chrysler Le Baron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chrysler Le Baron would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chrysler Le Baron (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chrysler Le Baron should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 720 kg more than 1987 Chrysler Le Baron.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Chrysler Le Baron. 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 (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chrysler Le Baron. (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chrysler Le Baron.
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1987 Chrysler Le Baron | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Chrysler | Tata |
Model | Le Baron | Safari |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2212 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |