1988 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Corsa (73 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Opel Corsa. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Corsa | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Opel | Tata |
| Model | Corsa | Safari |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
