1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 966 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Tata Safari (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Santana | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Nissan | Tata |
| Model | Santana | Safari |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
